10/23 (BEL): New York Bred Showcase Day

ateamstupid · #1 10-23-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hockey2315

Friend or Foe should've been in something graded.

Really? Not to get all Betsy on people, but they rushed him into the Jim Dandy and Travers off a statebred allowance win and he ran admirably. Should they have put him in the Classic? This was the closest thing he's gotten to class relief since his N1X, he proved his mettle and there's plenty of time to get him some graded stakes wins. This was only his sixth start.

NTamm1215 · #2 10-23-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Really? Not to get all Betsy on people, but they rushed him into the Jim Dandy and Travers off a statebred allowance win and he ran admirably. Should they have put him in the Classic? This was the closest thing he's gotten to class relief since his N1X, he proved his mettle and there's plenty of time to get him some graded stakes wins. This was only his sixth start.

They have plenty of options now but given the Bromans are so involved in NY breeding this spot made sense. You're not going to get a much easier spot for 200k. They can think about the Clark or Cigar Mile and have a relatively fresh horse for Gulfstream and what should be a DISASTROUS handicap division next year if Lookin at Lucky is retired.

hockey2315 · #3 10-23-2010, 04:39 PM

They scratched him out of the Pennsylvania Derby and said they were pointing to the Kelso, but then scratched him out of that. Obviously, I understand from an owner's perspective why you'd want to take the easy way out and run in this spot, but from my bankroll's perspective, it's annoying.

ateamstupid · #4 10-23-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hockey2315

They scratched him out of the Pennsylvania Derby and said they were pointing to the Kelso, but then scratched him out of that. Obviously, I understand from an owner's perspective why you'd want to take the easy way out and run in this spot, but from my bankroll's perspective, it's annoying.

I'd be on your side if they hadn't already taken some (relatively) big leaps with the horse this year.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #5 10-23-2010, 04:48 PM

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hockey2315 · #6 10-23-2010, 04:49 PM

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I'd be on your side if they hadn't already taken some (relatively) big leaps with the horse this year.

Both of those spots would have been drops in class as well - the Kelso would have been perfect. Do the Bromans really need the $120K?

It's really amazing how badly owners and trainers spot their horses. Maybe it's easier to see when you're an outsider, but it perplexes me.

Kasept · #7 10-23-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hockey2315

They scratched him out of the Pennsylvania Derby and said they were pointing to the Kelso, but then scratched him out of that. Obviously, I understand from an owner's perspective why you'd want to take the easy way out and run in this spot, but from my bankroll's perspective, it's annoying.

He had a hoof infection that kept affecting their preparation, plans and placement. Easy way out wasn't the issue. Kimmel thinks very highly of him and would loved to have been able to run in the bigger open spots. Especially after the frustrating 'lost all chance' first turn fiasco in the Travers.

hockey2315 · #8 10-23-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kasept

He had a hoof infection that kept affecting their preparation, plans and placement. Easy way out wasn't the issue. Kimmel thinks very highly of him and would loved to have been able to run in the bigger open spots. Especially after the frustrating 'lost all chance' first turn fiasco in the Travers.

That's good to know - thanks. They never said anything about it after they said they were rerouting to the Kelso, though.